In a simple harmonic oscillator,at the mean position:

  • A
    Kinetic energy is minimum,potential energy is maximum
  • B
    Both kinetic and potential energies are maximum
  • C
    Kinetic energy is maximum,potential energy is minimum
  • D
    Both kinetic and potential energies are minimum

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